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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.59, 960.63 and 427.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.59, 960.63 and 427.34 is: 589.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.59 : 960.63 = 427.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.59/960.63 = 427.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.59x = 960.63 × 427.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.59x = 410,515.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,515.62/696.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.32

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